Sr. Project Manager

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

 

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

 

The Senior Project Manager manages all aspects of the development and implementation of large automation projects. The Senior Project Manager will take the projects from original concept through to final implementation while ensuring long-term customer satisfaction and repeat business.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large scale automation projects up to $10M+ in combined volume in order to provide a quality machine, on time and under budget.
• Serves as primary interface with the customers, sales, engineering and operations in order to identify and resolve technical, schedule and financial issues.
• Reviews high-level project deliverables based upon user requirements and schedules/prioritizes them accordingly.
• Prepares and presents progress reports, schedule updates, project reviews and performance reports to Management and Customers as required.
• Develop risk mitigation plans to prevent overruns to budget and schedule.
• Proactively identifies and manages changes in project scope, identifies potential problems, and devises contingency plans.
• Estimates revenue recognition by quarter, ensures timely invoicing, and monitors receivables for all projects under his/her direction.
• Integrates financial data for multiple projects through the estimated cost to finish process on a weekly basis.
• Forecasts and analyzes profitability, revenue, margins, and utilization of resources across projects.
• Compares financial goals for the division to those of the projects and seeks ways to maximize revenue, profit and cash flow.
• Develops the Risk Assessment Plan requirement of ISO 13485 via procedures within our Business Quality Management System (BQMS).

 

QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Bachelors of science degree in engineering/manufacturing/management or equivalent experience; ten to fifteen (10-15) years in automation project management). 
• Must be a success oriented individual who overcomes obstacles both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of automatic assembly equipment (mechanical and controls).
• Detail oriented.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently. 
• Visual acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
• Hearing ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions. 
• Working conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor. 
• Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.
• Must possess a valid passport (or be able to obtain one) for periodic travel outside of the United States. 

 

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

 

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team: We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

 

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030! 

 

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVIING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative pr